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While the main objective for the Magpies was just ensuring they returned to the top flight at the first time of asking, it would still be nice to achieve that with a league winner’s medal too.

They’re relying on Brighton’s results, but it does not mean it’s over by any stretch. So what are the outcomes in which Newcastle can still win the title?

First, here’s both Newcastle and Brighton’s remaining fixtures

Friday 28/04 - Cardiff vs NEWCASTLE

Saturday 29/04 - BRIGHTON vs Bristol City

Sunday 07/05 - Aston Villa vs BRIGHTON

Sunday 07/07 - NEWCASTLE vs Barnsley

So what happens if Brighton win any of their remaining two?

One win for Brighton and they are champions. Newcastle would not be able to catch them, regardless of what they did in their matches.

What if Brighton lose their final two?

Newcastle would be champions if they either won both of their final two or won one and drew the other.

A win and a draw would mean they finished level on points but Newcastle’s goal difference is superior meaning they’d be champions.

What if Brighton draw both of their games?

The extra two points would leave them six points above the Magpies, as things stand. So if Newcastle won their two, again it would be level and Benitez’s side would lift the title on goal difference.

Likewise, if Brighton drew one and lost the other, Newcastle would need to make up five points in two games which would also require two wins.

Can Newcastle lose any of their last two?

Quite simply, no. If Newcastle lost to Cardiff this evening in Wales then Brighton would be champions without kicking a ball.

A draw keeps it alive, but Brighton of course can’t win.

So if Newcastle can hold their end of the bargain up, Newcastle fans will be no doubt be Bristol City fans for the day on Saturday.

And then, how’s this for irony, if it went to a last day shoot-out, it would be Aston Villa of all sides who could do Newcastle a favour. At least Steve Bruce is in charge there now. No doubt the Geordie boy would want to do his hometown club a favour, even if the Villans fans weren’t so keen.

What do the bookies think?

Ladbrokes don’t hold much hope for Newcastle.

Brighton are a huge 1/10 to win the title now, with 6/1 odds for Newcastle to cause the upset.